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Updated Mar 24, 2012 2:43 am GMT

Top Story SOCOM, MAG studio rumored to close

Large-scale layoffs reported at Sony-owned Zipper Interactive in wake of Unit 13 release and possible project cancellation. continue »
- Posted Mar 24, 2012 2:43 am GMT
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BioShock creator saddened by Mass Effect 3 controversy

Ken Levine calls fallout an "important moment" for industry, says fans will be "very disappointed" if BioWare decides to write new ending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2012 3:56 pm GMT
- 635 Comments
Kojima's latest to tackle 'delicate, taboo' topics

Metal Gear Solid designer seeking to bring "real-life issues to the forefront" via upcoming mystery game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 9:52 pm GMT
- 137 Comments

Latest Top Stories

Prey 2 reportedly canceled

Bethesda offers no comment on claims that Human Head's first-person shooter sequel has been scrapped. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2012 12:28 am GMT
- 290 Comments
Survival horror market too small, says Resident Evil dev

Series should become increasingly action-oriented to succeed in the West, according to Resident Evil: Revelations producer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 6:49 pm GMT
- 506 Comments
BioShock movie loses another director

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo drops out of captain's chair for forthcoming motion picture based on 2K's popular shooter series. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 7:27 pm GMT
- 143 Comments
Retake Mass Effect Child's Play fundraiser stopped

ChipIn fund to change Mass Effect 3 ending shut down at Penny Arcade's request after raising $80,000 for charity; webcomic says ties to Retake Mass Effect movement were problems. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 9:52 pm GMT
- 249 Comments
Zynga hints at Xbox support

Co-founder of social gaming house says company working on new cloud technology that could bring FarmVille, Words With Friends to Microsoft's console. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2012 12:39 am GMT
- 40 Comments
Alan Wake dev moving to next-gen

Remedy Entertainment seeking to add as many as 20 staffers in coming months for unannounced project "targeted" for future-generation systems. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 2:12 pm GMT
- 59 Comments
New Splinter Cell to explore 'root themes'

Studio lead Jade Raymond says new title will retain franchise's penchant for action, but will also delve into overlooked subjects. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 4:55 pm GMT
- 154 Comments
Darksiders II confirmed for Wii U launch

Vigil Games lead designer says action title will be available on day one for Nintendo's new console with system-specific features. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 8:18 pm GMT
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Adventure Time game in works at WayForward

Cartoon Network Show getting DS game later this year from the studio behind Silent Hill: Book of Memories and Aliens: Infestation. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 5:53 pm GMT
- 19 Comments
Zenimax seeking 'Dawnguard' trademark

Bethesda parent company files application with United States Patent & Trademark Office for "computer game software." Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 4:08 pm GMT
- 31 Comments
Next two World of Warcraft expansions planned

Blizzard COO Paul Sams confirms Mists of Pandaria follow-ups already in the works for long-running MMORPG. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 2:40 pm GMT
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GameStop not expecting GTAV in 2012

Company president Tony Bartel says 2012 outlook doesn't include Rockstar Games' new open-world action game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
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Minecraft's May 9 debut to cap XBLA 'Arcade Next'

Microsoft's spring downloadable game promotion to include Fable Heroes launching May 2, Trials Evolution on April 18, Bloodforge on April 25. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 6:02 pm GMT
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Next Xbox could ship in fall 2013, digital-only unlikely - Analyst

Cowen & Company's Doug Creutz suggests Microsoft might launch new console next year with a cost-effective physical storage solution. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 2:52 pm GMT
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Baldur's Gate: EE hitting iPads

Overhaul Games bringing Enhanced Edition of RPG to Apple's tablet computer this summer alongside PC version; no word on Baldur's Gate II coming to iTunes. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 9:30 pm GMT
- 90 Comments
Notch considering Elite-like space trading game

Minecraft creator says he'd like to make a sandbox game along the lines of 1984 computer classic, but with a Firefly-like twist. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 10:32 pm GMT
- 38 Comments
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria beta now live

Blizzard inviting gamers to prerelease testing period for upcoming expansion to MMORPG; WOW Annual Pass holders given priority. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 5:33 pm GMT
- 47 Comments
Shadows of the Damned sequel a possibility

Despite disappointing sales for the original, Grasshopper's Akira Yamaoka says he's thinking of a second installment, believes Electronic Arts would be interested. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 6:43 pm GMT
- 57 Comments
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy coming West this summer

Nintendo 3DS rhythm game arriving in North America, Europe, and other PAL regions sometime this summer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 3:39 pm GMT
- 37 Comments